The UK's Economy

What percentage of all UK import and export trade enters and leaves via ports?

• 85%
• 50%
• 75%
• 96%

Which port was the UK's leading port in terms of tonnage in 2014?

• Southampton
• Milford Haven
• Grimsby
• London (Tilbury)

What is the largest container port in the UK?

• Felixstowe
• Dover
• Bristol (Avonmouth)
• Liverpool

How many passengers travel through UK ports each year?

• 32 million
• 20 million
• 50 million
• 40 million

Which airport is the major hub airport in the UK?

• Luton
• Stansted
• Heathrow
• Gatwick

What is the estimated cost of the new runway at Heathrow?

• £15 billion
• £9.3 billion
• £13.5 billion
• £18.6 billion

What is the main concern for people living near Heathrow regarding the new runway?

• Noise from planes
• Traffic congestion
• Cleaner air
• Increased property prices

What is the aim of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs)?

• To create new businesses
• To identify business needs and encourage investment
• To regulate businesses
• To eliminate unemployment

How many countries are members of the Commonwealth?

• 45
• 60
• 50
• 56

What is the purpose of the Commonwealth?

• To regulate global finance
• To create a military alliance
• To establish trade barriers
• To promote democracy, development, peace, and equality